Jerami Grant has averaged 19.7 points per game with the home court advantage since the start of last season, putting him in the 89th percentile -- one of the best in the league in this category.Jerami Grant has played 31.5 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 85th percentile.The matchup against the Rockets is a positive one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the league to opposing starting PFs this year (16.0).The Rockets have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA this year, which ought to lead to more plays for the Trail Blazers.The Portland Trail Blazers rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games when playing at home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).
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